Specialty Manager for Families and Specialist Services - Band 7
Location
Bath, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/11/2025
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Description
Job Summary
We are looking to appoint an organised and adaptable individual who has NHS experience or relevant transferable skills, good people management skills and experience of working in a team.
The Family and Specialised Service Division is looking to appoint a motivated, pro-active and enthusiastic individual to the role of Speciality Manager. This is an opportunity to progress and experience a team working in a fast-paced and high profile service that represents a key performance area for the Trust.
You will need to have high levels of personal resilience and be a creative problem-solver. The ability to think outside of the box, with a solution focused mindset is essential to the success in this role.
This post is open to those wishing to develop, including and not limited to any graduating NHS management trainees wishing to apply. This is a demanding position, but one which will offer excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
We encourage any applicants with questions to make contact via email, to the recruiting manager for this post.
Main duties of the job
As Speciality Manager (Band 7) working within the division of Family and Specialised Services at the RUH you will support our Maternity and Neonatal Services.
You will be working closely alongside clinical and administrative teams to ensure the smooth day to day running and development of our Maternity and Neonatal Services. As you can expect from this type of role, your responsibilities will be varied and will include operational responsibility for the delivery of key divisional and organisational targets, being a primary contact for patient concerns, providing monthly activity and performance reports, taking part in the bed management rota and line management of a number of administrative staff.
We are looking for an individual with experience in operational management in the NHS who is keen to develop at a band 7 level. You will have an excellent understanding of both divisional and Trust clinical and operational pressures.
About Us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
427-7260001
Job locations
RUH Main Hospital Site
Combe Park
Bath,
BA1 3NG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
RUH Main Hospital Site
Combe Park
Bath,
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
RUH Main Hospital Site
Combe Park
Bath,
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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We are looking to appoint an organised and adaptable individual who has NHS experience or relevant transferable skills, good people management skills and experience of working in a team.
The Family and Specialised Service Division is looking to appoint a motivated, pro-active and enthusiastic individual to the role of Speciality Manager. This is an opportunity to progress and experience a team working in a fast-paced and high profile service that represents a key performance area for the Trust.
You will need to have high levels of personal resilience and be a creative problem-solver. The ability to think outside of the box, with a solution focused mindset is essential to the success in this role.
This post is open to those wishing to develop, including and not limited to any graduating NHS management trainees wishing to apply. This is a demanding position, but one which will offer excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
We encourage any applicants with questions to make contact via email, to the recruiting manager for this post.
Main duties of the job
As Speciality Manager (Band 7) working within the division of Family and Specialised Services at the RUH you will support our Maternity and Neonatal Services.
You will be working closely alongside clinical and administrative teams to ensure the smooth day to day running and development of our Maternity and Neonatal Services. As you can expect from this type of role, your responsibilities will be varied and will include operational responsibility for the delivery of key divisional and organisational targets, being a primary contact for patient concerns, providing monthly activity and performance reports, taking part in the bed management rota and line management of a number of administrative staff.
We are looking for an individual with experience in operational management in the NHS who is keen to develop at a band 7 level. You will have an excellent understanding of both divisional and Trust clinical and operational pressures.
About Us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
427-7260001
Job locations
RUH Main Hospital Site
Combe Park
Bath,
BA1 3NG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Training
- Degree Level Qualification or Equivalent In depth knowledge of Key NHS objectives and standards
- Record of continuous professional development
- Experience of working within clinical specialties
Essential
- NHS general management experience during which the knowledge and skills defined below have been achieved:
- Significant successful project management experience
- Experience in delivering key access targets
- Achievements in implementing service change and modernising service delivery
- Experience in influencing consultants/clinicians (colleagues) to change clinical practice
- Experience in being able to overcome obstacles to ensure service delivery is maintained
- Experience in meeting operational objectives
- Experience of staff management and acting on HR policies
- Experience of performance management
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Significant experience of managing a clinical service
- Awareness and commitment to the broad strategic direction of the NHS
- Experience of effective budget management
- Experience leading or supporting project delivery
Essential
- NHS general management experience during which the knowledge and skills defined below have been achieved:
- Significant successful project management experience
- Experience in delivering key access targets
- Achievements in implementing service change and modernising service delivery
- Experience in influencing consultants/clinicians (colleagues) to change clinical practice
- Experience in being able to overcome obstacles to ensure service delivery is maintained
- Experience in meeting operational objectives
- Experience of staff management and acting on HR policies
- Experience of performance management
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Significant experience of managing a clinical service
- Awareness and commitment to the broad strategic direction of the NHS
- Experience of effective budget management
- Experience leading or supporting project delivery
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
RUH Main Hospital Site
Combe Park
Bath,
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
RUH Main Hospital Site
Combe Park
Bath,
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
LNKD1_UKTJ
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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